Great ramen that comes in a pretty big size! The service was pretty quick and I split my ramen with a friend since we also ordered some apps. There was a bit of a wait but that's because it's an awesome spot for lunch or dinner. The gyozas were also huge and I'm so glad I shared everything because there's so much to order. Will definitely be back! read more

Best ramen I've ever had! I live in California. I always look forward to going here when I come to Manila! Friendly staff, the service always great every time! read more

TLDR: The greatest tonkotsu ramen of all time. One of the greatest gyozas to be made. The greatest service water of all time. Eating this more than once a quarter would probably be unhealthy. Knowing that, I think I'd still risk it. Shoyu ramen: It's ethereal food. This bowl of ramen may not be delicate and it's definitely not light. It is however almost too perfect for this world. The broth is life changing, the chashu is tender like it was cooked for 12 hours, the noodles are amazing, and the additives in the bowl pop out enough to be noticed but never outshine the main components. Gyoza: It may just be the best gyoza I've ever had. It's a perfect mix of pork and veggies. The gyoza skin is thin, the sauce is a good touch of tang, and I just love everything in the plate. Water: I know. Who in their right mind will review the water of the restaurant? Me, because I've never had water that I would call "amazing". I don't care if your bottled water is from the French Alps. This one easily beats it and I don't have to pay extra for it. Service: The place has a very barebones setup. Cashier takes your order. You wait for your number to be called. You're ushered to a seat. Kitchen staff prepare and give you your food. It's a straightforward and easy interaction. Everything you need is most likely already in front of you. Ambiance: The biggest downside of this place is the wait. The place only seats 20-25 and the lines get pretty crazy. Once you're inside though, the place looks simple yet elegant, the restaurant is not hot considering the kitchen is the center piece, and the layout is unique. read more

Mendokoro Ramenba - Shoyu ramen, 5pcs gyoza - Ramen Near Me - Makati, NCR

Overall, I had a good experience dining at Mendokoro. It's some of the best ramen I've had in a while. They clearly know what they're doing in that regard. They're pretty good about filling your water glass and they gave a bib to avoid ramen splashing on your shirt/pants. However, some of the other aspects of the restaurant were less pleasant. Three times I was asked to be upsold to add gyoza to my meal, even after paying (which one does at the front desk upon entering). This type of upsell tactic (3x) just felt a bit tacky and used car salesman-esque. The ramen comes in a piping hot dish - one can easily burn oneself touching it, and there was no warning about this. Lastly, the guest WiFi doesn't work. I hope they can improve on some of these peripheral experiences, because the ramen speaks for itself! read more

Must Visit! Ordered: Miso Ramen & Gyzoa. Hands down one of the best ramen spots I visited in Makati. Highly recommend going early and hungry seating is limited, and the portion is generous. After reading all the reviews I made sure to be there within 15 minutes of opening. Upon arrival, you are required to show your vaccination card - hard copy or digital. You'll then be sent to the cashier to place your order. The best part is you can watch from the boat-shaped kitchen counter your meal being prepared. The menu is straightforward. The most popular and what I had was the Tonkatsu Miso Ramen. Other options: * Tsukemen cold noodles are separate from the broth. * Maze Soba - dry noodles served with a thick sauce. * Hiyashi Ramen, commonly loaded with vegetables and meat All best paired with their delicious Gyoza. This miso soup was light on the palate but bold in flavor. Noodles were a perfect balance of firm and chewy. Topped, with tender cuts of smoked chatsu slices. You are left with such a lingering sense of satisfaction once consumed. You'll be planning your next visit right after. Note: Customers can choose their spice level. You can find better-priced ramen around the city but this is worth every penny. Overall, great taste, presentation, and service is quick. Mi read more

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One of the best ramen I've ever had! Glad my cousins took me here. We came toward the end of the night but it was still quite packed! Just shows how good the food is. We were able to "pre order" while waiting so as soon as we sat down, the ramen shortly followed. I ordered the tantanmen and wow! It was so creamy, delicious and bursting with flavor. We also ordered the shoyo and miso and all were extremely flavorful and rich. I loved it. Ambiance reminded me of Japan as we all sat side by side in a wrap around bar. Next time I'm in Makati, I am definitely stopping by! read more

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They gave me a bib! So happy since i was wearing a very light colored outfit and was what i needed so i could slurp slurp slurp my way to happiness The process: 1. Check in with host 2. Check menu and place order with host 3. Wait to be called to pay in advance. Can add additional when seated if necessary but does slow down their efficient system flow 4. Wait to be seated 5. Get seated and confirm order 6. Receive order 7. Eat Enjoy! Order: Miso Ramen Shoyu Ramen Gyoza 5pc Chasu Burger Aji Tamago for each soup Noodle: Ramen noodle is a thicker ramen noodle and soft. Very slurpable. Grateful for my bib Soup: The Miso is thick and the flavor was very similar to a Los Angeles staple Daikokuya Kotteri The Shoyu interestingly was my preferred flavor but tasted so heavily influenced by mushroom umami that i immediately imagined an elevated cream of mushroom soup The gyoza was crispy and soft. The Aji Tamago was soft and nice cold when eaten with the steaming hot soup The Chasu Burger which i intentionally left last was as they say leave the best for last. I would come back and order and not allow anyone to share with me. GYO read more

WOW!!! What a find in the metro area. Food was amazing, fast, flavorful and AMAZING!! It's a ramen bar, so cozy with your neighbors and staff as you see your meal made I front of you. 10/10 read more

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Best ramen I've ever had in my 11 years living in Japan!! Family friendly too!! Good amount of space. read more

Mendokoro Ramenba - Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Makati, NCR

Worth the wait! There was a long line and their process from taking orders, paying and receiving orders were efficient!! Ramen was superb! Sarap!! Oishi! read more

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food- 10/10 service- 10/10 ambiance 10/10 The food was delicious, serve really hot, soup was so yummy and i was so admire and happy for the ambiance was so great and I really enjoyed the atmosphere. I'll definitely be back!" I had a wonderful experience and I would highly recommend this restaurant to others. read more

Mendokoro Ramenba - superb... thumbs up! really delicious and flavorfull.. i love it - Ramen Near Me - Makati, NCR

I hate waiting for food. Period. But daaannnnngg that bowl of Tantanmen was so delicious. If I lived in the area, I would definitely figure out when I didn't have to wait so long for such a delicious bowl of silky pork broth and noodles were chewy. I ordered a side of chashu which was tender and salted just right, aji tamago, and gyoza. I brought 2 people that weren't used to that type of ramen, and I'll say it... I looked that place up and selfishly chose it because it looked so good! I just had to try it no matter what. Ok ok... it's mean to take mom there who doesn't care for that, but she said I can choose! Don't judge me. The seating is a sort of horseshoe style and you're able to see the workers work on bowls of goodness. If you're ever in the Makati area and love a good hearty bowl of ramen... come here, but be prepared to wait. read more

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Good service and really good ramen! Fairly authentic only complaint was it was just a touch salty, but not too bad. read more

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In the past couple weeks I've eaten here at least 5 times and we'll, this place makes the best ramen in the world in my opinion. You heard that right. Literally, the best ramen in the world is served here. Period. My personal favorite is the Shio with extra char siu, followed closely by the Shoyu ramen. The broth is a perfectly balanced, thick and creamy miracle of heaven bestowed upon us on Earth. The noodles are cooked to perfection and are of the exactly length, girthiness, and texture that lies somewhere between chewy and melt in your mouth (if that is even possible). And speaking of melt in your mouth, the char siu is just that and more. With a slight hint of carmelization, and a fall of the bone type of consistency, you must order the extra char siu (3 more pieces for 120 pesos) lest you regret it after inhaling your single piece unwittingly. I've already said it, but I'ma say it again. Best ramen ever. read more

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Got the Buta Kwkuni Ramen, delicious. Perfect blend of rich spicy broth and sweetness from the smoked pork. Definitely filling with its thick noodles read more

Mendokoro Ramenba - Ramen Near Me - Makati, NCR

I am a huge fan of Ramen even though I don't eat it often. The place is small and cozy. You're sitting on stools next to people. They cook the food pretty fast which is great! The broth is kinda creamy and very flavorful. Ramen comes with veggies, a slice of meat (pork) and an egg. The bowl it comes in is pretty big. If one slice of meat isn't enough you can order a side of pork slices. The pork was tender and juicy which I was very pleased with. But here is why I can only give the place 3 stars. The place opens around 10:30. I got there at like 11. Because it's popular and seating is very limited, I had to wait about an hour. The place is small too so most of the waiting took place outside in the heat (not great). The food was good but I don't think anything is really worth an hour wait. The bowl seemed to be mostly broth. So if you feel full it's probably from the broth. read more

Best. ramen. in. Manila. That is definitely a heavy-handed claim given how popular the savory noodle dish is out here, but Mendokoro Ramenba holds its own amongst the competition. It's easy to make comparisons to the competition--Nagi, Ippudo, Santouka, and even options a price bracket down like Kuroda, but the presentation, taste, and consistency put Mendokoro one step above the rest. If you come here during normal lunch or dinner hours, prepare to wait. The dining room itself is centered around their show kitchen and there are probably only about 20-odd seats available. The dining room itself is pretty sleekly appointed with lots of warm Instagram-friendly lighting and nice wood textures. You pay ahead of time and then patiently wait for your turn. As with most other ramen places in this price segment, there is absolutely no take-out allowed, probably so cunning fans can't reverse-engineer their broth. Service here is amazing. The waitstaff and cooks are all super courteous and high-energy, seemingly unphased by the never-ending throngs of hungry fans. My water never dipped below half-full for the entirety of my meal, a considerable achievement considering how busy it is here. Now for the food. I recommend getting the gyoza to accompany the ramen. It's one of the best ones I've had outside of Japan!! It's pillowy-soft on the inside yet still with that perfect crisp on the outside. The flavors are delicate--not too salty, not too scallion-y. The umami is amazing. The ramen is amaaaaazing!! Anything on the menu is sure to please but my favorites boil down to the shio ramen and the tantanmen. While I feel as though the tantanmen could benefit from more meat, the broth and noodles are excellently done. The fact that the food is prepared in front of you is also a huge benefit. I do leave you with one warning though--this is not a ramen place to lounge around and make tambay with your barkada. You do feel a sense of urgency to get your ramen, enjoy it, and go since tons of people are waiting and the service is so speedy. Also, if you come with a large group of people, there's a real chance you won't be seated together. But for how good their ramen is, that's a small price to pay. read more

Simply the best ramen in Manila. Worth the wait! I order the seafood ramen, which is off the menu. It's a rich and hearty shrimp-base ramen, unlike the traditional ramen flavours. Mendokoro also serves up the best crispy outside and juicy inside gyozas in town, especially since they have invested in a special machine just for gyozas. If you're in the mood for something extra sinful, try the karai tokusei tsukemen. It's a spicy dipping ramen, served with a heavier and richer thick soup to dip the noodles in. Worth the calories! read more

Mendokoro Ramenba - Off-the-menu Seafood ramen - Ramen Near Me - Makati, NCR

Delicious food! Other 5 star reviews don't steal you wrong- definitely go to heat here!

This is definitely the best ramen place in the City. But make sure you are patiente enough the day you go and be ready to wait a looong time before getting a seat. But it is definitely worth it! The shio ramen is delicious and the noodles are perfectly cooked. And the Gyoza will make you crave for more, so do not hesitate to order the 5 pcs (or more!). It's really a place where you get your ramen fix and go to leave you seat to the next person. It's quite hot inside and you have people staring at you (waiting for their turn) to see how fast or slow you eat hahaha. But hey!, I did the same to the people before me hehehe. I'd say it's a must try! read more

Mendokoro Ramenba - Shio Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Makati, NCR

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Despite having opened in 204, this was the first time we actually got to try the place out, due to location and the difficulty of finding a parking spot in the area. Nevertheless, I've heard of multiple accounts of how extraordinary the ramens here are, and indeed the quality and service have both lived up to expectations. As a group of four, I had the tantanmen, and tasted the shio and shoyu ramens of everyone else. We all agreed that their ramen could match some of the ramen places we tried out in Tokyo, and maybe even best a very hyped ramen chain (at present). The gyoza and chashu were in no way meant to diminish the flavours, but as expected complemented the whole meal! Would definitely come back. read more

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One of the best ramen bars in the ph. Mahaba ang line and medyo matagal ang waiting time. But I believe, gugutumin ka niya para lalo mo ma appreciate anb soup. My personal favorite is tantanmen of course read more

This restaurant is definitely under the same company as Yushoken in Alabang. Yushoken is a 5-star for me so when we tried this place it paled in comparison for a number of reasons. First, for whatever reason the Tantanmen I ordered isn't as appetizing as the ones in Yushoken. It tasted almost the same but we all know the presentation is always a factor. Secondly, the menu and seating is very limited. You sit around the small kitchen itself. Pretty good experience but you will feel rushed during busy hours as the pressure of finishing ASAP is there, especially when you see other customers staring at you and waiting for you to stand up. Admit it or not, if you are mindful of others it's not contributing to a great dining experience. Last of all, when we were there, the restroom is unavailable because it is under renovation. You would think that for a place that charges more than 500 pesos for a bowl of ramen they will sort that out for their customers. P.S. Scant parking options in the area too. read more

Mendokoro Ramenba - Ramen Near Me - Makati, NCR

No questions asked for being the top-favorite ramen in town. Arrive as early as the opening or past lunch/dinner to avoid the waiting time. Though the long line is definitely acceptable with the Super Chasu. The thick ramen broth complements well with the legendary pork cut. Chili slices can be separated if less spicy is preferred. Everything is prepared fresh and fast. Pay as your order in the counter-front and wait for your number to be called. Steamed Gyoza is also available for sharing. read more

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I waited 20min to eat here and it was well worth it! The gyoza were much bigger than I expected (I got 2 orders - that might have been a mistake ). I also got the tonkotsu shoyu ramen with aji tamago and extra chashu and it was phenomenal. Def on par with many of the ramen places I've eaten in SF, LA, and NYC. Would 100% come back here again. Be weary if you go during peak hours you may end up waiting well over an hour to be seated. I was lucky I came around 2pm alone so was only 20min. read more

Can you say YUM! This place is the bomb. Very authentic and super good yo! Reminds me of some of the ramen houses in Hawaii. Everything was soooo good. There is a wait if you dont come early during lunch time but it is worth it! Highly recommend this place for all you ramen lovers out there. read more

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Easily the best ramen place I've ever been to and is usually the first place I eat when I arrive in Manila. A long, hot, but manageable walk away from Greenbelt, this place does not disappoint. In fact, I once ate here 8 straight days while on a 14 day vacation in the Philippines. Credit card is readily accepted which is a huge plus (Chase Reserve 3x's points at restaurants, baby!). Pro-Tip: Avoid during weekday lunch and dinner rush hour... all the office folks flock here in groups during or after work. Ask the cashier about the "not so secret menu" and you will not be disappointed. I'm taking away 1 star because I noticed during my last trip that the ramen broth is consistently less hot when being served when compared to the past. I overheard someone mention that this is due to complaints from patrons complaining that the broth was too hot at service... while I'm mindful that a lot of people from this region of the world are sensitive to temperature extremes (no microwaves, water heaters, etc.), the restaurant shouldn't have changed the serving temperature of the food. Long time patrons can recall that served once needed extra tissues or oven mitts to serve the ramen because it was hot, but now can serve the ramen bare-handed because the serving temperature can no longer be described as piping-hot. Pity. read more

As far as ramen goes, this place is legit. The shoyu tonkotsu broth had some unusual spices and textures and the pork was flavorful but cooked on a cast iron bacon pan for grill marks. My girlfriend had the tantanmen tonkotsu broth with ground pork. It was the most unique broth I've tried as it was smooth, creamy, and spicy truly feeling like a party in your mouth. You have to order the eggs separately, which we didn't know at the time we ordered, so we didn't get to sample them--though they looked good. The noodles didn't have quite the slurpability of the best ramen we've had but were otherwise decent tasting. You order and pay when you walk in and service is very speedy and courteous. Overall a solid choice if you're in Manila and craving a unique ramen taste. read more

Mendokoro Ramenba - Food prep is right in front of you. Blink and you may miss it. - Ramen Near Me - Makati, NCR

DELICIOUS!!! Best ramen I've had. Very limited seating so expect a line but it's worth it! This place will have you dreaming about their flavorful ramen. read more

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I have heard about this restaurant so many times since I come to Manila. As it is just behind my building, I came to to explore! The environment is very calm, clean, and bright. I appreciate to observe the cook make my ramen. They are very professional and focused. Finally, I enjoy my miso ramen. It's slightly different than my expectation, as I was hoping to have plenty of hot soup. But it turns out delicious. And the temperature of the dish was just right. I will recommend and return for another ramen! read more

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I've eaten a lot of ramen over the years, in more countries and cities than I can recall. I've been around the ramen block, so to say. The ramen at Mendokoro Ramenba puts almost every other ramen I've had to shame. It's certainly the best bowl I've had outside of Japan, and better than quite a few even there. Their tsukemen in particular is not something that one should go without tasting. It is one of my new favorite things about life. With its thick noodles, rich dipping broth, and perfectly seared slice of chashu, I cannot overstate how good it is. It's a treat to watch the focused chefs prepare your meal while sitting at the stylish wooden bar. They have the art of perfect ramen down to a science, even warming a room temperature bowl before adding your ramen so as not to prematurely cool the broth. Oh, and don't leave without trying the gyoza! read more

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My cousin, as I discovered, is a foodie with high standards. So when I came to the Philippines for the first time, I hoped I could rely on her for solid recommendations. I was right. This authentic ramen place is dine in only with no options for take out. Not even for your leftovers. My cousin explained to me that this is so no one can reverse-engineer the broth, which is the cornerstone for any ramen house. Believe me, they definitely have something to protect. The gyoza is amazing, the hand made noodles just the right softness, but the broth is a thing to be amazed by. My first taste was an amalgamation of savory Japanese comfort and powerful flavor. For those of you interested in lunching during the week, you will appreciate the efficiency of their order, pay, get seated, eat- system of doing things. Everything is made with Japanese precision right out in the open, which is fun to watch while you wait. Our entire meal cost about 1,200 Pesos, which included two ramen dishes and a side order of gyoza. read more

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Best ramen spot in Makati, bar none. When you realize that Mendokoro has perfected their menu, the ramen bar concept, and providing excellent bowls of ramen at a fair price, you see the genius in their simplicity. Their entire menu is worth trying once, until you find your favorite with them. It's all quite delightful, but their Tantanmen is the smoothest, finest bowl of silky, spicy, and sumptuous ramen you may ever have. Their shoyu, and miso options are also sooooooo good, sometimes calling for that additional chashu, or aji tamago order - just so you have a little more to go around. Yes, the ramen is impressive, but their gyoza...that gyoza...is equally impressive. With two specialty machines to just make what some may regard as just a side dish...you can't miss this. Go order 5 for yourself when you go, you won't regret it. Now, Mendokoro is not a restaurant in the traditional sense, she's a ramen bar. If you come in with a group of 4 and expect immediate seating, come in for merienda. The place fills up fast and is not really designed for that Filipino dine out concept. There are no tables, just one long bar, the way ramen bars should be. They also do not serve soft drinks or beer, just water, but you are allowed to bring your own in from the Family Mart around the corner. It is indulgent. It is well worth the wait, should there be one. It really makes a lot of other ramen spots in the Metro look bad because they do every so well. read more

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The ramen in this place is really good. I had the seafood ramen which was full of flavor even the shrimp, scallops and crab. The broth is pretty heavy but tastes very good. My hubby had tantanmen ramen and he ate every bite of it. The service is very friendly and helpful. Would come here again. read more

Mendokoro Ramenba - Seafood ramen - Ramen Near Me - Makati, NCR

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I'm no ramen connoisseur. Heck, I don't even like ramen that much. I almost always prefer pho, don't usually get excited when I am invited to have ramen (CARBS!!) and most definitely not the person you'd expect to crave for ramen out of the blue. So when a bowl of ramen impresses me enough for me to start writing about it here, that bowl must be onto something. Yup, Mendokoro Ramenba's Tantanmen is an absolute mind-changer - at least for me (because my fiancé loves their tsukemen while my dad and sister love the shio one). Creamy-thick broth that's gloriously full-flavored and a bit spicy with al dente (yup I know, not a Japanese term at all) noodles and extra tamago to seal the deal - and bag the award for best ramen/tantanmen in my own ramen awards show, it's no surprise that people start lining up even before opening time. I've done it so many times - yes, me, the one who just said "heck, I don't even like ramen that much." read more

Mendokoro Ramenba - Oh so glorious Tantanmen! - Ramen Near Me - Makati, NCR

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Bullseye Timing: Arriving at 2:30pm on a weekday was just downright awesome! There was no line and a lot of dine-in space; I was with less than 10 other customers. I paid at the cashier and chose a seat, like a boss! I left a little passed 3:00pm and fewer seats were still available. Food: Reviews got me here so I tried the Shoyu Ramen. No regrets! It was aromatic with a slightly creamy broth and well-cooked noodles. The meat was extremely tender, juicy, and tasty; it actually couldn't have been cooked any better! Eating the noodles and meat alternately...they were just so enjoyable! Service: The staffers have fairly high energy so good vibes there. Refilling my service water was done instinctively and I appreciated the simple gesture of them opening the door for me on my way out. Overall: The quality of their ramen is comparable to the other good ramen restaurants of Metro Manila and even with Japan. Top-notch! Eating alone during off-peak hours was relaxing. I guess the only time I'd hesitate going here is during peak hours. But then again, I went here with an e-book ready so Haha! :) read more

I've rehearsed entering Mendokoro Ramenba many, many times before I finally took courage to have dinner there. Actually, I must tell you that I saw the day this restaurant opened at the quiet Soliman Street here in Salcedo Village, just close to my place. It started out of the blue and was already a hype! Just crazy! Instant success. Ok, let's go back to my story. Once upon a time, while walking towards La Creperie (another great restaurants just a few steps away), I saw this new Japanese restaurant and got curious about it. There was a big line in front of it. I took a look at the inside and noticed there were no tables. However, there was a big round counter with an open kitchen on the inside, so the customers could see the chef preparing the food just in front of them. Live performance. The round counter just made me think about those King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table's tales. But...well...medieval times and Japanese food together? I must say it sounded really weird for a foreigner who comes from faraway Brazil and has her début in Asia here in the Philippines. By the way, everything sounded weird: the chefs yelling something I couldn't understand, people eating silently...it really looked like a mafia meeting or like a ritual I hadn't been introduced to. Despite the strangeness, mama taught me that courage is a virtue. So I took a deep breath and entered the restaurant. I was nervous because I didn't know how it worked, but at the end I had a positive surprise. There's a big board where they explain the Mendokoro ramen bar system. Great for newcomers like me. As I didn't know anything about ramen types, I asked for a traditional Miso Tonkotsu Ramen. It was just divine. The food is simple, but there's something about the way it is prepared that I can't explain. This restaurant really makes ramen an art. My suggestion is: don't be afraid and try it NOW! But run, because they serve limited bowls daily. read more

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Mendokoro Ramenba's Shoyu Ramen Bowl is one of the two ramen bowls that I could finish through and through, the other Ikkoryu. I am a certified Ramen lover but for some reason, bowl servings in other restaurants is too large for me. I can't finish them and get sad cause I feel like I'm wasting food. With Mendokoro's, I'm not. It's just right. :) Their menu's simple. Shio, Shoyu, Tantanmen, Tsukemen. No fuss whatsoever when you select your ramen. It's easy to identify, you just need to choose from salt, soy sauce, spicy, deconstructed ramen. Yummy too! I recommend it to single diners. Huzzah! Finally, one of the few places where lone eaters can eat in peace without the appearance of being lonely. For couples, its great too. Mendokoro's circular table setting is not for groups at all. It'll result in you and and the barkada being split by 2s, even if you like it or not. read more

Mendokoro Ramenba - Shoyu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Makati, NCR

Great Ramen! Very rich and creamy. A bowl's filling already!

I love the ramen here! I got the Miso Ramen and it was sooo delicious! The soup was thick and tasty, and the noodles were to-die-for! I honestly think that they have the best noodles among all the ramen I've tried. I also enjoyed the ambiance. Instructions on how to order is clear and very easy to follow. Tip: Arrive in the resto early to avoid long lines! read more